A CORK frontline worker is set to go down in medical history after becoming Ireland’s first registered advanced nurse practitioner in head and neck oncology.

The Taoiseach has said the scale and pace of the increase in Covid-19 cases is "well beyond" what was predicted. Micheál Martin said that tough restrictions to curb the spread of the virus will remain in place for some time.

Concerned about meat consumption? Your health? The health of the planet? These cookbooks might provide some direction, says Ella Walker.

The best-selling author, GP and TV doctor Dr Rangan Chatterjee tells Hannah Stephenson how a personal nightmare changed his approach to medicine.

People are experiencing different responses to the latest lockdown, as Dr Michelle O'Driscoll explains

She’s just launched a new book and set up a new Facebook page — all aimed at helping people to be more happy. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with Bibi Baskin

Time to get your mojo back when it comes to exercising at home. PRUDENCE WADE finds out how by talking to a number of experts

Chris Dunne talks to a Cork family who has raised more than €30,000 for Marymount Hospice

As paramedic Kieran Henry retires from the Ambulance Service, he tells CHRIS DUNNE about the highs and lows of his career... and what he has planned next

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON shares her advice on how to mind your mental and physical health this January

From BMI, to blood pressure, cholesterol and more, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll says it is important to know the key measures for good health

Ireland’s coronavirus reproduction number is now between 2. 4 and 3 — the highest level seen throughout the pandemic. Nphet’s Philip Nolan said: “At no point in the pandemic, even at the very beginning, were we seeing reproduction numbers above 1.

Lots of us have been drinking more during the pandemic, but too much alcohol is bad news for our health. Lisa Salmon finds out more.

Cork Primary Care Physiotherapists, for North South Lee, Cork, Fiona O’Shea and Teresa Twohig, share tips for health and wellbeing in an understandable way in a new booklet called ‘Fit to Flourish’

At the age of 29, Cork woman Sally Nagle has undergone not just one, but two life-saving kidney transplants, writes CHRIS DUNNE

Enda O’Doherty has released an autobiography. He talks to COLETTE SHERIDAN about his addiction, mental health, and his hope to help others

A LEADING consultant has warned of a huge backlog of untreated respiratory diseases as the health service grapples with Covid-19 cases.

A 79-year-old grandmother from Dublin has become the first person in the Republic to receive a coronavirus vaccination. Annie Lynch received the vaccine at St James's Hospital in Dublin.

TABOR Lodge will maintain a phone support service for addicts during the Christmas season, because of an increase in demand resulting from the pandemic.

Dr Corinna Sadlier, Infectious Disease Consultant at CUH tells EMMA CONNOLLY about how she and her colleagues all pulled together in 2020. This feature appeared in WoW!'s special edition dedicated to Cork's female healthcare workers

Barry O’Sullivan’s life changed forever this year when he got sepsis, resulting in his legs being amputated below the knee and the loss of fingers. The 52-year-old Cork man tells CHRIS DUNNE about the ordeal and his hopes for the future

Many of us are running on empty as the year comes to a close. Here Dr Michelle O'Driscoll offers us some advice on how to recharge

Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications. Liz Connor hears how to live well this winter.

Ireland’s plan for vaccination of the population against Covid-19 has been announced by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. The strategy was signed off by Cabinet this morning. “Today is a really positive day for all of us.

Planned industrial action has been averted after unions have made a breakthrough on pay restoration for members in 250 State-funded voluntary health and social service providers – known as Section 39 agencies.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability — but a few healthy lifestyle tweaks can make a big difference. Liz Connor finds out more.

Thyroid issues seem to affect women more than men, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

Hospitals that allow student nurses to treat Covid patients should be investigated as it is "an abuse", the Taoiseach has warned. Micheál Martin said it was "wrong" for first-year nursing students to treat patients dying from coronavirus.

It is understood that the first priority group identified to receive the vaccine is those aged 65 and above who are resident in long-term care institutions, such as nursing homes, according to reports in The Irish Times.

A grandmother has become the first person in the world to receive Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine as part of a mass vaccination programme.Margaret Keenan, 90, received the jab at 6.31am in Coventry on Tuesday, marking the start of a phased rollout of the ...

THE Government has given the green light for a total of 138 additional hospital beds in Cork.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the imminent arrival of a coronavirus vaccine will "motivate" people into following pandemic health rules.

The “harmful” and “excessive restriction” that has seen partners not be permitted to go to baby scans or to be present for the full duration if labour has to end, according to a Cork TD.

A feasibility study on the prospect of a new city hospital at the St Stephen’s Hospital site in Glanmire has been put on hold.

The rollout of coronavirus vaccines could begin early in the new year, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said. Mr Donnelly is due to meet with Professor Brian MacCraith, head of the State's vaccination taskforce, on Monday.

Seven further deaths and 243 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the Republic, with 18 new cases in Cork. There has now been a total of 2,050 coronavirus-related deaths in the State.

A man in his 60s has died and five others were injured after a building they were working on partially collapsed. The incident happened on Ashe Street, Tralee in Kerry, shortly after 8am on Saturday.

What do people who have defied doctors’ predictions have in common? GP and holistic health expert Dr Jerry Thompson talks to Lisa Salmon.

A strategy to vaccinate the Irish population against Covid-19 will be dealt with “urgently and comprehensively”, the chairman of the Government’s vaccine taskforce has said.

Wondering whether or not your child should get the free nasal flu jab this year? EMMA CONNOLLY talks to Cork GPs

A Cork TD has said that the latest stats from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) on waiting lists for outpatient hospital care is “bad news for Cork”.

What you choose to snack on before bedtime can play a big role in how well you slumber, says LIZ CONNOR, who chats to some experts to find out what foods are good to help you snooze

THE head of the HSE has rejected claims that more than half a million doses of the flu vaccine have gone missing. Paul Reid told the Oireachtas health committee that 600,000 doses sent to GPs and pharmacies have not yet been administered.

Four in ten 17-year-olds have not spoken to their parents about sex and relationships, research has found.

A NEW report by UCC suggests that Ireland is failing in its duty to implement necessary policies to tackle obesity.

As researchers look at whether vitamin D can help guard against Covid-19, here’s four more reasons to top up on the sunshine vitamin, says LISA SALMON

Isolation of elderly people at Christmas must be considered when deciding to ease lockdown restrictions, a leading member of Nphet has said.

The Tánaiste has said he cannot check details of his correspondence relating to the leaked GP contract documents because he does not "as standard" keep his text messages.

Ireland has increased its Covid-19 weekly testing capacity to 140,000, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said. Mr Donnelly told the Oireachtas health committee on Wednesday that testing capacity has risen from 100,000 to 140,000.

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